Daily Archives: June 13, 2007

And Finally

Posted on June 13, 2007 by Gaius

In a real shocker, AFP has just calmly stated that the situation in Gaza is a civil war. They bury it a few paragraphs into the story and simply state it as a matter of fact. After all the tapdancing … Continue reading →

Posted in War, World news | 1 Comment

A Spin Too Far

Posted on June 13, 2007 by Gaius

Iowa Voice takes a look at two polls out today. One, an LA Times-Bloomberg poll is being spun mightily as proof Americans back the legalization of illegal immigrants. But the poll has a single, craftily worded question on the issue … Continue reading →

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Savage Squirrel Severely Squashed

Posted on June 13, 2007 by Gaius

A German pensioner has discovered a new secret weapon that is unusually effective at curbing aggression in vicious squirrels. Beating them with your crutch stops them in their tracks - even when they are on a serious rampage. The rodent jumped … Continue reading →

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Consequences

Posted on June 13, 2007 by Gaius

Well, all that rushing to produce ethanol has already caused China to suspend production because of skyrocketing food prices. Guess who else is experiencing those skyrockets? Americans. Get ready for $5 per gallon milk, it will be here by the … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Energy, Environment | 5 Comments

Cajun Country Town Bans Plumbers!

Posted on June 13, 2007 by Gaius

Oh, sure, that isn't what they are calling it, but that will be the outcome. Because the town council of Delcambre, Louisiana has banned saggy pants. Mayor Carol Broussard said he would sign an ordinance the town council approved this … Continue reading →

Posted in Weird Stuff | 4 Comments

Looking At Thompson

Posted on June 13, 2007 by Gaius

The Hill has an interesting analysis of the hugely successful campaign that Fred Thompson has run so far – even though he's not officially campaigning. Clearly, Thompson is doing something right. His decision to appear on “The Tonight Show with … Continue reading →

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Blaming Everyone In Washington

Posted on June 13, 2007 by Gaius

John Podhoretz, writing in the New York Post, notes that the approval rating for Congress is measurably lower than it is for President Bush. And, he says, it is an indication of who the country is blaming for the mess … Continue reading →

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When Sawfish Are Outlawed

Posted on June 13, 2007 by Gaius

Only outlaws will have sawfish. An Australian man, sleeping in his own trailer, was awakened by two attackers wielding an unusual weapon. The man was savaged by a sawfish snout. Police said two thieves broke into a caravan at Bundaberg … Continue reading →

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The Atrocities Of Hamas

Posted on June 13, 2007 by Gaius

Ha'aretz is reporting that Hamas has virtually taken control of all of Gaza except Gaza City itself. Having run out of Fatah gunmen to shoot (or to give flying lessons to) they have decided to shoot civilians for fun. At … Continue reading →

Posted in War, World news | 2 Comments

Wild About Harry

Posted on June 13, 2007 by Gaius

It seems like just about everyone these days likes to beat heck out of Harry Reid. Since his approval ratings stand at about one half of the level of Dick Cheney, he's suddenly a popular whipping post. (On the other … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 6 Comments